Google has magically erased the Pixel 6 Magic Eraser bug that was crashing Photos

The Pixel 6 series offers excellent imaging quality that's further complemented by useful camera features like Magic Eraser, Face Unblur, and Real Tone. Google has specifically highlighted Magic Eraser in marketing materials, showing it magically removing unwanted objects from photos. Despite various bugs and issues, it is features like these and the overall user experience that has led Google's newest Pixel phones to sell like hotcakes. However, when you own a Pixel phone, you are likely to run into some issues every few weeks. The latest bug affects Magic Eraser, causing the Google Photos app to crash when you only dare open the tool. Thankfully, a fix is rolling out.

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The problem seems to have cropped up after the latest Google Photos update, with users on Reddit and Twitter reporting that the app crashes anytime they try using the Magic Eraser tool on a photo. Some users tried clearing the app's cache and rebooting their phone as a workaround to no avail. We can also confirm facing the issue on Google Photos version 5.76.0.425427310 on one of our Pixel 6 units. Restoring the app to the factory version does not help as it completely removes the Magic Eraser functionality.

This is not the first time that Pixel owners have run into issues with Magic Eraser. In November last year, a Google Photos update inadvertently removed the feature altogether, though the company quickly restored it. Until Google gets around to fixing the issue, you can check out some Magic Eraser alternatives that should also get the job done.

If Magic Eraser is still working on your Pixel 6 and you rely on it regularly, you should turn off automatic updates for the Google Photos app for the time being. To do this, head over to the Play Store listing of the app, tap the three-dot menu button in the top right corner and uncheck the Enable auto update option. We suspect that Google will fix the issue sooner rather than later, though, so this might not even be necessary when you only use the feature occasionally.

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Chrome's milestone 100 release is here with a new icon in tow (APK Download)

Chrome 100 is one of the more drummed-up browser releases in a while, likely owing to the fact that it’s the first to pass the magical three-digit threshold. The company has long started to coordinate its features in a way that they would go live right with this special version number, and as such, we have quite a few things to talk about for this release. Nearly a month after it hit beta channels, Chrome 100 is finally ready for a stable release, with an update now available for Android and desktop.

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Chrome 100 has a pretty new icon

Google Chrome’s logo has been starting to get a little long in the tooth, with the last (not quite substantial) redesign happening in 2014. Since a lot of design paradigms have changed since then, Google likely thought it was time to freshen things up just a little. The new 2022 logo comes with ever-so-slightly more saturated colors and does away with the inconspicuous shadows separating the individual colors of the wheel. The center blue “eye” is also growing just a little.

Chrome 100 for mobile is retiring its data-saving Lite mode

Data-saving mode is now a thing of the past. Google turned off its servers that took care of all that compression, causing Lite mode to disappear for everyone regardless of which version of Chrome they’re using. In its announcement, Google argues that data plans are becoming ever cheaper and that many web technologies bringing native data-saving options to websites have been introduced in the meantime, making the dedicated mode unnecessary.

Chrome 100 for Android introduces an optional confirmation dialog for closing all tabs at once

With the chrome://flags/#close-all-tabs-modal-dialog flag activated, Chrome 100 asks you to confirm if you really want to close all 150 tabs you’ve currently got open on your smartphone when you hit the Close all tabs button in the overflow menu. This might just be a passing experiment, as the current behavior lets you undo the action via a pop-up message (or Snackbar). Nevertheless, asking you to confirm your action before it’s done might lead to just a little less panic, and anything that reduces stress comes a long way in this day and age.

Chrome 100 further refines the new experimental download experience

Google has been working on a new download interface and workflow for a while now, and Chrome 100 further refines the yet-to-be-publicly available redesign some more. In the future, you’ll no longer see the download bar at the bottom of Chrome’s interface. Instead, the browser is looking to move details on your current downloads behind an icon in the taskbar at the top, next to the address bar. Chrome 100 has finally added a proper circular loading animation to this icon, indicating how far your current downloads have progressed.

Chrome 100 is working on bringing back the easy way to mute tabs

The new version of Chrome introduces a chrome://flags/#enable-tab-audio-muting flag that makes it possible to simply click the loudspeaker icon indicating audio playback within a tab to mute said website; right-clicking is no longer required. If this seems familiar, it’s because it is. The click-audio-icon-to-mute feature was standard for Chrome until 2018, when it was inexplicably removed.

Chrome 100 ships its multi-screen window placement API in stable

It makes sense for some web apps like slideshows or conferencing tools to take advantage of somebody’s multi-screen setup. If more than one screen is detected, a slideshow could open a speaker view on one screen and the slideshow only on the other, for example. Chrome 100 is making this a reality thanks to new screen information APIs that help web apps become aware of someone’s setup. Google initially started testing this in Chrome 93, and it’s shipping in stable with Chrome 100, so prepare for the first few web apps to take advantage of this.

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You can download Chrome 100 over on APK Mirror for your Android phone or wait until it rolls out to you on the Play Store. The new version should already be available for everyone on desktop.

UPDATE: 2022/03/29 19:16 EST BY WILL SATTELBERG

Stable now available

Chrome 100 is now available on the stable channel for Android and desktop users. We've updated our coverage.

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How to Sideload Apps on Android TV: APK Install and ADB Sideload methods explained

in easy-to-follow steps!

Android TV may not be perfect, but it’s one of the better smart TV platforms on the market. It gives you access to lots of apps and games, most of which you can download from the Google Play Store. But some Android TV apps aren’t available via Google Play. Fortunately, just like how you can sideload apps onto Android smartphones and tablets, you can sideload apps on Android TV devices. Sideloading on Android TV isn’t as straightforward as phones or tablets, but it isn’t very challenging either.

If you aren’t sure how to sideload an app on Android TV, this article will explain two of the best ways to do so.

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Important: You should only install APKs or app bundles downloaded from trusted sources.

While you can use a web browser, like JioPages, to download APK files directly onto your Android TV, it’s a hassle unless you have a keyboard and mouse connected to the television. So it’s better to download the APK files on your Android phone or computer and then transfer them to your Android TV.

One of the easiest ways to achieve this is by using the Send Files to TV (SFTTV) app. It’s available on the Google Play store for both Android phones and Android TVs.

• Once you have installed the Send Files to TV app, open it on your phone and TV.


• Finish the initial setup, including giving the app permission to access the device’s storage.


• Then you just have to tap Send on your Android device.


• The app will ask you to pick a file to send to your TV. Select the file, and tap on your Android TV in the list. The app file will now seamlessly transfer to your Android TV.


• The Send Files to TV app saves the transferred files in the Downloads folder of your TV. You can now open the APK within the Send Files to TV app to install it.


• As it is your first time installing an APK using the Send Files to TV app, you’ll have to permit the app to install apps from unknown sources. Follow the on-screen instructions to give permission. Alternatively, you can navigate to Settings > Device Preferences > Security & Restrictions > Unknown sources and enable the Send Files to TV toggle. If you have an older Android TV version, there may be a single option to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.


• After the permission, tap on the APK file again to install it. Depending on the app size, it’ll take a few seconds, and the app will be installed.

If you’re trying to install an app bundle, you’ll need to use an app like the APKMirror Installer on your TV to install it. APKMirror Installer lets you install .apkm, .xapk, and .apks app bundle files.

While Send Files to TV is a quick and easy way to send APK files to install on your Android TV, you can also use an app like X-plore File Manager that comes with a built-in Wi-Fi file-sharing function to share files from your Android phone to your Android TV. However, the rest of the process remains the same.

You can also use cloud storage services, like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, to upload APK files from your PC or smartphone and then download them using a file manager that supports cloud storage services.

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Using ADB to sideload apps on Android TV

If you are comfortable with the command line, ADB is one of the easiest ways to sideload apps on your Android TV. As long as you have ADB set up on your PC or Mac, you don’t need extra software to sideload apps onto your Android TV.

• If you haven’t set up ADB on your PC or Mac, follow our explainer on how to install ADB to do it now.


• Head over to Settings on your Android TV to enable USB Debugging.


• For this, you’ll first have to activate Developer Options. You can do that by tapping on Build Number seven times or more until you see the You are now a developer prompt.

• Navigate to Settings > Device Preferences > Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.

• You are now all set to sideload apps. We’ll use ADB Wireless, so you don’t need a USB cable to connect to your Android TV. As long as your Android TV and computer are on the same wireless network, you’re good to go.

• Now you have to find the IP address of your Android TV. To do this, head over to Settings > Network & Internet and tap on the active Wi-Fi connection (or Ethernet if you are using that), and you’ll see an IP address. Note down this IP as we will use it to run ADB wirelessly on your TV.


• Open the command line on your PC or Mac and run “ADB connect” (without quotes), followed by the IP address you noted from your TV. Example: adb connect 192.168.1.1:5555.


• If it’s your first time connecting, your Android TV will ask you to allow USB Debugging from your computer. You can select Always allow from this computer to make things easy for the future.


• After authorization, your Android TV will start showing up when you run the “ADB devices” command.

• Now, use the “ADB install” command, followed by the APK file name. You may need to include the full path, depending on where the APK file is saved. Example: adb install com.github.android.apk


• If you are trying to install an app bundle, extract the APKs from the bundle on your PC or Mac using an archiving utility. The bundle can include a base APK and various resource APKs for different Application Binary Interfaces (ABIs), languages, and screen DPIs. Then you’ll have to pick the right APKs for your TV from the extracted APKs, based on the ABI and DPI data. If you don’t pick the right APKs, you’ll get an error, as you can see in the screenshot below. Make sure you put the extracted APK files in the platform-tools or ADB folder for easy access. You can also rename them if you want. Alternatively, if you have the ADB path/ alias set up, you can also directly run ADB in the folder containing the extracted APKs.

• Then use the “adb install-multiple” command followed by APK file names. Example: adb install-multiple base.apk split_config.armeabi_v7a.apk split_config.tvdpi.apk

Depending on the file size, the command will take a few seconds, and install the app on your Android TV.

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Sideloaded apps not showing up in the Android TV app drawer?

Sideload Launcher

Sometimes after sideloading an Android app on your television, you’ll notice its icon doesn’t appear in the app drawer. This is because Android TV requires apps to have a leanback icon to use with the TV’s leanback launcher, and if you have installed an app made for phones and tablets, it won’t have a leanback icon. So you’ll need to use an app like Sideload Launcher to see the sideloaded apps.

FLauncher

Apart from the Sideload Launcher, you can also try FLauncher. It’s an open-source launcher and can be downloaded directly from the Google Play store on your Android TV. However, since it’s a work in progress right now, you may notice an occasional bug.

In terms of features, FLauncher has customizable categories, the ability to order apps, wallpaper support, and more. Additionally, there are no ads in the launcher for a clean experience.

Another Sideload Launcher alternative that seems promising but is also under development is the developer Niels Van Velzen’s TV Launcher. Unfortunately, it’s not available for download yet, but you can monitor its progress at Github.

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These are two of the easiest ways to sideload apps on your Android TV. However, if you install apps made primarily for phones or tablets, you may not get the best experience using them on your TV. Also, some apps may not work at all, or you end up with orientation issues.

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Galaxy S21 Ultra Owners, You Want This Camera App

Released officially in South Korea, but sideloadable by Galaxy S21 Ultra owners in the US already running Android 12, a new app is available that allows you to take complete control over all of the cameras on the backside of your device. Currently, Samsung only allows for Pro Mode to be utilized by the wide and ultra-wide cameras on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. With this app, you’ll be able to access Pro Mode with the telephoto shooter as well, opening up plenty of possibilities to those who are more skilled with a camera than I am.

Below you can see all of the sweet new features for your phone, but the highlights include shutter speed controls, manual focus for those lenses, HDR, and plenty else.

What the App Offers

• Linear DNG 16bit raw


• Lossless JPEG


• HDR


• Professional mode functions such as ISO, Shutter-Speed, EV, Manual Focus, White Balance, Histogram, etc.


• UW, Wide, Tele(3x), Tele(10x) lens support

For those of us in the US, the app will need to be sideloaded, as it hasn’t yet been made available through Samsung’s app store. No worries, sideloading is easy enough. Simply follow the link below, download the APK, click on the file, then install it to your phone. If your phone says you need to allow for APK installs from places other than Google Play, go ahead and allow it. You can then change that setting back if you like to be safe.

Go have some fun, S21 Ultra owners!

// Samsung | @FrontTron

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Get Pixel 6’s Magic Eraser on older Pixels with Google Photos 5.64

The Google Pixel 6 series packs a ton of exclusive features. Google wants you to believe that these features utilize its new Tensor chip to perform feats that just aren’t possible on any other device, like translating messages and speech in real-time, capturing action shots with Motion Mode, and removing unwanted objects from them. However, it doesn’t seem like the Tensor chip is absolutely necessary for some of these features. Magic Eraser, for instance, works on all older Pixel devices running Android 12, and you only need to install a specific Google Photos APK to get it on your device.

For the unaware, Magic Eraser is a new tool in Google Photos that works like the Content-Aware fill option in Photoshop. You can use it to remove unwanted distractions in any photos using the power of AI. Simply open the Edit menu in Google Photos, tap on the new Tools option, and select Magic Eraser. Then, select the object you want to remove, and Google Photos will handle the rest.

Magic Eraser on the Pixel 4a

Currently, the Magic Eraser tool is officially available on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro only. However, as many users on the GoogleNews Telegram group point out (via Mishaal Rahman), you can get it on an older Pixel device running Android 12 by sideloading Google Photos 5.64. Note that you’ll need to install this specific APK to get the feature on your device. I tried it on my Pixel 4a, and Magic Eraser worked as intended. Even though the Pixel 4a isn’t nearly as powerful as the latest Pixel flagships, the feature just took a couple of seconds to remove objects from photos.

If you want to give Magic Eraser a go on your Pixel phone, download the Google Photos APK linked above. It’s worth mentioning that the feature doesn’t seem to work on other devices running Android 12 beta releases at the moment. In addition, while some users report that Magic Eraser is available on Android 11 too, I didn’t see it on any of the other devices I tested.

The Pixel 6 comes with Google's new Tensor chip, a modern design, and flagship cameras.

The Pixel 6 Pro is the larger sibling that comes with Google's new Tensor chip, a modern design, and an extra telephoto camera.

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How to install GCam 8.4.6 mod in all Android smartphones - Gizchina.com

How to install GCam 8.4.6 mod in all Android smartphones

Do you know the secret behind the Pixel smartphones and their excellent camera prowess? The Google Camera! The Pixel 6 series may have improved the hardware for the first time in years, however, the secret is still in the software behind it.

The Google Camera algorithms are made with Ancient Magic. Okay, It’s a joke, but makes quite a sense.  The camera is one of the highlights among Google Pixel smartphones. After all, the algorithms behind the app, are responsible for the marvelous pictures captured by these devices. Google sustained its wonderful pictures using the same hardware for more than three years. The Pixel 6 brings certain changes, but the software is still the secret. The Pixel 7 probably will bring upgrades, but Google will still rely on the software.

Back in the last month, we provided a tutorial with the GCam 8.4.6 mod. Now, the APK file has received a new V7 revision, and we are here to share it with you.

What is Gcam?

In short, Gcam is a mod that aims to bring the Google Camera app to several smartphones and ensure that all features work with them. There are several variations of Gcam. Some are meant for multiple Android devices, while others are made specifically for a single smartphone. Currently, multiple developers are working on Gcam, and an active community of users using the Mod. So far, a plethora of smartphones can easily work with GCam, given they’re running recent Android versions and also have support for the correct APIs. Don’t expect the MOD to work on a super-old device without the necessary APIs. Still, the developers are working to provide “Universal” compatibility with this MOD. Perhaps, not all features will be available for your device. But you can still enjoy the simple such as HDR+ or Night Mode.

Gcam 8.4 app main features and changelog:

• – All changes from the MGC_8.4.500_A10_V7 modification have been moved to google camera version 8.4.600
  added “preview format” to settings
  – added dev settings
  – found errors in the work of the modification have been fixed

Tested on the following devices: OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, Samsung S20 Ultra, Poco x2, Poco X3, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Asus Zenfone, POCO X3 Pro, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus 9 Pro, Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Note 11 series and others.

How to download and install Google Camera 8.4.600 on your Android device

The new mod is almost available for every Android smartphone. There are some restrictions though, but the main one involves having support for camera2 API. Moreover, you’ll need to make sure that your device is running Android 10 at least. After all, Gcam 8.1 will not work with devices running Android 9.0 or below, but you can try your luck.

Download Gcam 8.4 by BSG

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  On BSG’s repository, click on Download and install the APK provided (It’s a beta build [work-in-progress] so might carry some bugs)


• Select and Install it ( You’ll be prompted with the request for allowing app installation from external sources, don’t worry the app is safe).


• Open the Google Camera once the icon appears in your launcher


• Done!


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  If you run an old version of Android, you can try and download Gcam 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, or any mod that is compatible with your version. There are some device-specific versions of GCam, you can refer to CelsoAzevedo’s repository for more.


• Make sure your device has camera2.API enabled. If you don’t know what is this, just type “camera 2 API checker, on Play Store. Download the respective app to make sure your device has support for it.”


• For more details, support, and feedback, you can check the BSG at the GCam repository. You can also report possible bugs on the BSG GCam-focused Telegram group. For news and updates about BSG GCam Mods, you can refer to the Telegram Channel. We can only thank this talented developer for his tough efforts to improve this platform.

If you’ve followed the entire process, feel free to leave your impressions in the comments section below. Good Luck!

Disclaimer: The APK is from the repository of popular Gcam modder BSG. It’s a beta build, so might carry some bugs. All credits go for him and his respective partners.

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At a Glance on Pixel could show any timer set on Nest Hub - 9to5Google

At a Glance on Pixel could show any timer set on Nest Hub

Last month, Google updated At a Glance with flashlight reminders and Nest Doorbell alerts. The Pixel At a Glance widget could soon get a “Cross Device Timer” capability that integrates with Google Home.

About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within that hint at possible future features. Keep in mind that Google may or may not ever ship these features, and our interpretation of what they are may be imperfect. We’ll try to enable those that are closer to being finished, however, to show you how they’ll look in case that they do ship. With that in mind, read on.

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At a Glance today shows you “timer and stopwatch info from the Clock app.” At the top-left corner of the lock and homescreen, there’s a live countdown that simply opens the application when tapped. 

Google app 13.26, which is currently in the beta channel, adds a new At a Glance feature:

<string name=”ambient_settings_cross_device_timer_toggle_title”>Cross Device Timer</string> 

<string name=”ambient_settings_cross_device_timer_toggle_subtitle”>Timer info from your home devices</string>

“Timer info” is somewhat vague and is presumably just referring to the countdown, but where they originate from — “your home devices” — is pretty clear from the string. This feature looks to show any timer set on your Smart Displays and speakers in At a Glance on Pixel phones.

It’s unclear whether you’ll be able to dismiss them from your phone or whether the widget will note the specific device responsible. Meanwhile, it will be accompanied by the following icon in the settings list.

One long-standing complaint of timers on Smart Displays/speakers is how they don’t sync across Assistant devices and remain siloed. (The one workaround is going into the Google Home app > selecting a device > Settings > Audio > Alarms & timers.) This At a Glance integration is a step toward making everything less isolated.

We set several timers this morning, but Cross Device Timer is not yet live in At a Glance or its settings. Google is also working on “Grocery deliveries and pickups” for At a Glance.

Thanks to JEB Decompiler, from which some APK Insight teardowns benefit.

Dylan Roussel and Kyle Bradshaw contributed to this article.

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How to enable ECG and Blood Pressure features on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 offers support for a wide array of health tracking and fitness features. However, some of these features are not available to all users. For instance, the ECG and blood pressure features are restricted to certain regions, and you can’t use them when the watch is paired with a non-Samsung phone even in supported regions. Thankfully, there’s a workaround to get these features across all regions, even on non-Samsung devices. If you’re using your Galaxy Watch 4 with a non-Samsung phone or don’t have access to the features due to the regional restrictions, here’s how you can enable ECG and blood pressure on your Galaxy Watch 4.

To enable ECG and blood pressure monitoring on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 in unsupported locales or with a non-Samsung phone, you’ll need to install the modded Samsung Health Monitor app from XDA Senior Member Dante63. You will have to install the modded app on both your phone and the Galaxy Watch 4 to use these features. Follow the steps provided below to install the modded Samsung Health Monitor app. However, before you proceed, download all the required files from the link provided below.

Download the modded Samsung Health Monitor app

The Google Drive folder linked above includes all the files you’ll need to enable ECG and blood pressure monitoring on your Galaxy Watch 4. It also includes a couple of guides to help you out in case you get stuck somewhere during the process.

Note: Before you proceed with the steps provided below, make sure you have the Galaxy Wearables app installed on your phone and paired with your Galaxy Watch 4. Be sure to install the Galaxy Watch 4 plugin from the Play Store as well.

Install the modded Samsung Health Monitor app on your phone

Installing the modded Samsung Health Monitor app on your phone is a pretty simple and straightforward process. Just locate the modded app in the Drive folder linked above (labeled Phone.WearOS.SHM.MOD.X.X.X.XXX.dante63.apk) and transfer it to your phone’s root directory.

On your phone, use a file explorer to navigate to the root directory and locate the modded APK.

Note: For the purpose of this post, I’m using a OnePlus 10 Pro and the stock OxygenOS MyFiles app. If you don’t have a file explorer on your phone, you can download any of the options listed in our collection of the best file manager apps for Android.

Tap on the modded Samsung Health Monitor APK to install it. You should now see a permissions pop-up to install apps from unknown sources. Follow the prompts to head over to the device settings and allow app installations from the file manager.

You should instantly see another pop-up with an Install button. Tap on it to install the app and then tap on Done on the following pop-up to complete the installation.

That rounds up the easy part. Now, let’s move on to the complex bit, which is installing the modded Samsung Health Monitor app on the Galaxy Watch 4 using ADB.

Install the modded Samsung Health Monitor app on your Galaxy Watch 4

Installing the modded Samsung Health Monitor app on the Galaxy Watch 4 requires ADB. If you’re not familiar with installing ADB on your PC, you’d be glad to know that Dante63 has provided a simple solution.

Open the Watch SHM MOD WearOS folder in the Google Drive folder linked above. Then, open the READ ME -ADB Manual instructions folder and extract the contents of the ZIP file in the folder to your desktop. Now, double-click the Minimal ADB Fastboot executable and follow the instructions provided in the installation wizard to set up ADB.

A command prompt window should pop up as soon as you complete the installation. If it doesn’t, simply navigate to the directory when you installed Minimal ADB Fastboot and double-click on the file labeled cmd-here.

Before you proceed any further, you need to enable the ADB debugging and Debug over Wi-Fi settings on your Watch. To enable these options, you’ll first have to turn on Developer Options. To do so, head over to the device settings on your watch, scroll all the way down to the About watch option, and tap on it.

On the following page, select the Software option and then tap on the Software version on the following page a few times to enable the Developer mode.

Jump back to the device settings and select Developer options. Then, tap on the toggles next to the ADB debugging and Debug over Wi-Fi settings to enable them.

Note: If your watch is configured to connect to a Wi-Fi network, it should now automatically connect to the saved network and show you the IP underneath the Debug over Wi-Fi
option. If you’re not connected to Wi-Fi, head over to the Connections
option on the main settings page and connect to a Wi-Fi network. Make sure you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network on your PC. You can also use your phone’s mobile hotspot for this purpose.

Once you’re connected to Wi-Fi, tap on the active connection and note down the IP address mentioned on the following page.

Head back to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot command prompt window on your PC and type “adb connect” followed by the IP address from the previous step.

You should instantly see a prompt on your watch asking you if you’d like to allow debugging. Select OK, if you just want to allow debugging one time, or Always allow from this computer, if you don’t want to repeat the process again.

Now, set your watch aside, type the following ADB command, and hit Enter to install the modded Samsung Health Monitor app on the watch. For this command to work as intended, you need to have the modded Samsung Health Monitor APK in the same directory as the file labeled cmd-here. Also, replace the X in the command mentioned below with the current version number of the APK.

              adb -s "IP address" install Watch.SHM.MOD.X.X.X.XXX.dante63.apk
            

Once the app is installed successfully, you should see “Success” in the command prompt window. Now, disconnect from ADB using the following command.

              adb disconnect
            

You should now be able to see the modded Samsung Health Monitor app in your watch’s app drawer. When you open the modded app on your phone, your Galaxy Watch 4 should connect automatically and you should be able to see the Blood Pressure and ECG tabs. You can follow the instructions provided in the app to set these features up. Once that’s done, add the ECG and blood pressure tiles to your watch and you’re good to go.

Before you start using these features, make sure to disable ADB debugging on your Galaxy Watch 4 or it will impact its battery life. To do so, head back to the Developer options and tap on the toggle next to the ADB debugging option.

It’s worth mentioning that since this method uses a modded Samsung Health Monitor app, you might encounter some expected issues. In addition, you won’t be able to sync blood pressure data between your watch and the Samsung Health app on your phone. However, we have a simple workaround to enable BP sync on the Galaxy Watch 4 as well. You can try it out by following the given link and, if you still face any issues, you can drop your concerns in the XDA Forums thread linked below.

Samsung Health Monitor mod XDA forum thread

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Pixel 7 brings 4K front-facing, Pixel tablet camera features - 9to5Google

Pixel 7 brings 4K front-facing, Pixel tablet camera features

The latest update to the Google Camera app, version 8.5, includes new details about the photography and videography features of the Pixel 7 and next year’s Pixel tablet.

About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within that hint at possible future features. Keep in mind that Google may or may not ever ship these features, and our interpretation of what they are may be imperfect. We’ll try to enable those that are closer to being finished, however, to show you how they’ll look in the case that they do ship. With that in mind, read on.

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Given how much of the Pixel series’ photography prowess is made possible by the Google Camera app, it’s no surprise that new updates to the APK often include tidbits about upcoming Pixel devices. Google Camera 8.5, which released yesterday, is no different, introducing code for the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and upcoming Pixel tablet.

Pixel 7 front-facing camera

As the code for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro is only just beginning to be added to Google Camera, there aren’t too many differences to be found. This is unsurprising given the Pixel 7 series looks to be a refresh of last year’s phones and therefore shouldn’t change too much in the camera department.

That said, one detail we’ve been able to find is that both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro should be able to use the front-facing camera sensor to record videos in 4K. 

That’s in contrast to the Pixel 6 series, where only the Pixel 6 Pro could shoot 4K video from the selfie camera. The $599 Pixel 6 was limited to FHD recording as it used an entirely different selfie camera with lesser resolution — 8MP, versus 11.1MP on Pixel 6 Pro.

As the Pixel 7 should support 4K selfie recording, it’s possible that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro may share the same front-facing camera sensor as the Pixel 6 Pro, but it’s unclear at this point exactly which sensor is being used. This is suggested by code in Google Camera tagging the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro with “p21_front_setup,” which was previously reserved for the Pixel 6 Pro.

Pixel tablet tidbits

Looking further ahead, Google is set to release an Android-powered “Pixel tablet” sometime in 2023. While details about this device are still quite limited, one thing that was shown is that the Pixel tablet should feature only a single rear camera, harkening back to the design of the Pixel 3 and Pixel Slate. This single-camera design makes sense for a tablet that seems to be intended for at-home use, complete with smart home features.

Google Camera 8.5 includes some early preparations for the Pixel tablet, laying out some of its intended features. Given how far we are from that device’s release, we should take these findings with a grain of salt, as things can change significantly between now and launch.

So far, the most notable differences between the Pixel tablet and the Pixel 6 series are all related to feature removals. The most blatant of these removals is the apparent lack of 4K video recording at 60 frames per second. But beyond that, there are signs that the Pixel tablet may not support 4K video recordings at all.

Beyond that, quite a few photo and video features from recent Pixel phones may be missing from Google Camera on the Pixel tablet, including Audio Zoom, Slow Motion videos, and Action Pan photos. Given a tablet isn’t exactly the handiest device to use for taking photos and videos, it’s not terribly surprising that Google would cut back on those features to keep costs down.

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Google TV may automatically install & log in your fave apps

To make it easier to get started with a new smart TV or dongle, Google TV may soon automatically log in to your previously connected apps and services.

About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within that hint at possible future features. Keep in mind that Google may or may not ever ship these features, and our interpretation of what they are may be imperfect. We’ll try to enable those that are closer to being finished, however, to show you how they’ll look in the case that they do ship. With that in mind, read on.

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In the Google Assistant settings today, you’re able to sign in to your various streaming services and your preferred music app. This allows you to play shows and music directly on devices like Google Nest Hub or any other Cast-compatible device without needing to sign in again.

These connected services are also used by Google TV, both the phone app and the TV experience, to offer recommendations on what to watch, picking primarily from what you’re already subscribed to. However, when setting up a new Google TV streamer, you’ll need to actually sign in to each service’s app again if you want to browse its full library.

In the latest update to the Google TV Setup app, version 1.0.4508, we find mention of Google TV using your list of connected subscriptions to automatically download their respective apps and, where possible, sign in to your account.

Several apps come with your TV and will be installed during setup: %1$s. Additionally, apps for your subscriptions will also be installed.

App info from devices linked to your Google Account will be used to set up and sign in to these apps on your TV.

From the phrasing, it seems that rather than using the credentials from Google Assistant, Google TV will copy data from another device — perhaps your phone, tablet, or another TV — to get signed in.

Regardless, it’s great to see Google working to make it even easier to get started with a new Google TV device, especially as the company has been rumored to have a new, lower-end Chromecast dongle releasing sometime this year.

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A Russian-backed malware group is spoofing pro-Ukraine apps, Google finds - The Verge

A Russian-backed malware group is spoofing pro-Ukraine apps, Google finds

Details were published in a blog post from the Threat Analysis Group, which tracks state-backed cyber activity

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

“All warfare is based on deception,” Sun Tzu wrote in The Art of War. Some 2,500 years later, the maxim applies to the virtual battlefield as well as the physical.

As the war in Ukraine rages on, researchers from Google have discovered malware from a Russian state-backed group disguised as a pro-Ukraine app. The details were revealed in a blog post published by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), which specializes in tracking and exposing state-sponsored hacking.

According to TAG, the Cyber Azov app — which invokes Ukraine’s far-right military unit, the Azov Regiment — was actually created by Turla, a Kremlin-backed hacking group known for compromising European and American organizations with malware.

Screenshot taken from the Cyber Azov website.

Image: Google Threat Analysis Group

Per TAG’s research, the app was distributed through a domain controlled by Turla and had to be manually installed from the APK application file rather than being hosted on the Google Play Store. Text on the Cyber Azov website claimed the app would launch denial-of-service attacks on Russian websites, but TAG’s analysis showed that the app was ineffective for this purpose.

Meanwhile, analysis of the APK file on VirusTotal indicates that many of the biggest anti-malware providers flag it as a malicious app containing a Trojan.

TAG’s blog post suggests that the number of users who installed the app is small. However, the Cyber Azov domain was still accessible to The Verge on Tuesday morning, meaning more Android users could be tricked into downloading an app. A Bitcoin address listed on the website to solicit donations had not made or received any transactions at time of publication, lending support to the assessment that the malicious app has not achieved a wide reach. (On the other side of the conflict, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have provided one revenue stream for the Ukrainian government and military thanks to the efforts of the Ukraine-based Kuna exchange.)

Besides malicious Android apps, TAG also flagged the exploitation of the recently discovered Follina vulnerability in Microsoft Office, which allows hackers to take over computers using maliciously crafted Word documents. The vulnerability had been used by groups linked to the Russian military (GRU) to target media organizations in Ukraine, Google researchers said.

The spoof app uploaded by Turla taps into a significant trend in the cyber dimension of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, namely the participation of a large decentralized base of digital volunteers hoping to aid the Ukrainian cause. Early in the conflict, Anonymous-linked groups scored a number of victories against Russian companies by hacking and leaking sensitive data, although it is unclear what material effect this has had on the course of the war.

Throughout the invasion, Ukraine’s “IT army” has made headlines by carrying out a string of denial-of-service attacks, loosely coordinated through a government-endorsed Telegram channel — an organizational strategy that analysts have described as a groundbreaking approach to cyber and information warfare.

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How to install any Android APK on Windows 11

The web is great and all, but depending on your workflow, keeping specific windows for dedicated tasks is the way to go. With Windows 11, Microsoft made it possible to bring all of your favorite apps to your PC — as long as they're on the Amazon Appstore, that is. With such a limited selection to choose from, many Windows users might write off the feature altogether. Thankfully, we're talking about Android apps here, so sideloading is absolutely an option.

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While you can absolutely use ADB on Windows 11 to install any APK file, it's not exactly the most intuitive process for many users. If you're looking to try out some of your favorite mobile apps on desktop, you don't need to rely on command lines or Amazon's lineup of software. Instead, all you need is a simple GUI known as WSA PacMan — short for Package Manager — to turn any APK into a double-click install. Here's how it works.

Grab the Amazon Appstore

Because WSA PacMan is just an interface designed to streamline sideloading, you'll still need to get the bones of Android support up and running on Windows 11. You'll have to start by installing the Amazon Appstore if you don't already have it, since it includes Windows Subsystem for Android.

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your computer.


2. Search for "Amazon Appstore" using the search bar at the top of the page.


3. Click the "Get" option to install the app on your computer.

You don't need to log into the Amazon Appstore — installing it is enough to add WSA to your device.

Unfortunately, the Appstore is only available in the US right now, so non-US readers will have to jump through a couple of hoops to get WSA up and running. It's a complicated process, but the fine folks at XDA Developers have an excellent guide on how to get it on any computer — no Amazon Appstore required.

Get WSA PacMan up and running

Okay, with Windows Subsystem for Android ready to go on your PC, we're one step closer to sideloading paradise. Here's what you'll need to do next.

1. Using the Start menu, locate and open Windows Subsystem for Android.


2. Make sure Developer mode is enabled. Since all sideloading is done through ADB commands — even if you're running a third-party GUI — this is a necessary step.


3. Click "Manage developer settings," then look for USB debugging and toggle it on. This screen should look familiar to Android users — it's the same menu you'll find in any AOSP build.


4. Meanwhile, if you haven't already, download WSA PacMan from GitHub by selecting the latest version under "Releases." There's also a portable version if you'd rather not use a .exe file.


5. Follow through with the installation process to get WSA PacMan running on your computer, then open the app from the Start menu.

If everything is ready to go, you'll see a "Connected" notification at the top of the app.

Installing APKs on Windows 11 with WSA PacMan

From here, you can close out of Windows Subsystem for Android and WSA PacMan, as they don't need to be open to install APKs on your computer. After all, you've done the hard work — now all you need is an app to install.

Locate the APK file on your device, or grab one from a site like APK Mirror, and double-click on it like any other .exe file on Windows. WSA PacMan takes care of the rest, prompting a message similar to what you would see on Android. You'll also get the option to create a desktop shortcut for your app once installed.

From here, the app will function just like any other software on your computer. It's accessible from the Start menu, can be pinned to your taskbar, and even uninstalled with a simple right-click. Just keep in mind that not every app is guaranteed to work here. Streaming apps like Netflix, for example, will likely run into DRM-related issues, as Windows 11 lacks Winevine support at the moment.

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Whether Android apps on Windows 11 catch on is still an open question, but the option not to rely on the Amazon Appstore certainly makes its future a little brighter. Thankfully, once WSA PacMan is set up, installing nearly any of your favorite mobile apps or games is a breeze.

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Download Alight Motion Mod Apk v4.2.0 (Pro Unlocked) - UrbanMatter

Download Alight Motion Mod Apk v4.2.0 (Pro Unlocked)

Are you searching for a functioning variant of Alight Motion Mod Apk that accompanies every one of the elements opened. You’re on the right page. Here, we will share the functioning connection and will examine everything about the application, it’s elements, how to introduce Alight Motion Pro Unlocked Apk.

About Alight Motion:

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It permits you to handily make the keyframe activitys, alter recordings in your telephone and numerous different things right on the Android cell phone. To make a few astonishing designs under any circumstance, then, at that point, introducing this application in your cell phone is perhaps of everything thing that you can manage. In the event that you are keen on downloading mod Apk of Alight Motion on Android, then, at that point, continue to peruse!

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BGMI APK download: How to download banned BGMI on Android mobile phone

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BGMI APK download: How to download banned BGMI on Android mobile phone

In a sudden turn of events, the highly popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) was banned in India on July 28th. Reports suggest that it was the government of India’s order to block public access to BGMI

under section 69A of the Indian IT law in the interest of national security. The title has since been

taken down from Android and iOS app marketplace Google Play Store and App Store respectively. This means that the new users cannot download BGMI on their devices. However, there is a workaround for Android mobile phones. They can not only download the game on their device but play it as well:

Is BGMI still playable after the ban?

Yes, despite the ban and removal from Google Play Store and App Store, BGMI is still available to play as long as you’ve got the game installed on your smartphone. This is simply because the BGMI servers are still up and running in the country, and players can hop onto the game and play the online battle royale. This will continue until a full-fledged ban notice is issued to the game developers.

How to download BGMI on Android mobile phone

Despite BGMI being banned and removed from the Play Store, you can still install and enjoy the game by downloading the app’s APK from the internet.

What is BGMI APK?

BGMI APK just like any other APK (Android Application Package) on the Android OS is a file that contains a series of codes and assets required to run the app. It is the core aspect that makes up an Android app which allows you to run applications simply by installing them on your Android mobile phone. As for BGMI, since the game is no longer available on the Play Store, an APK is a medium through which you can install the app and play matches as long as the servers are active.

Is it safe/ legal to download BGMI via APK file?

Although BGMI has been removed from respective app stores, those who’ve installed the game prior to the ban are still able to play it. This means the Indian servers are active and will continue to do so until further notice is passed by a higher authority to fully unplug the servers as well. As for the safety of downloading BGMI via an APK file, it solely depends on the website you’re downloading from. Make sure it’s not a shady website which may also lead to the installation of malware into your Android mobile phone. That said, download APKs at your own risk as your phone may not scan the file for any unwanted threats like the ‘Play Protect’ system found on the Play Store during an app installation.

How to install BGMI apk on your mobile phone

The BGMI APK download is only available for Android mobile phone users. So if you are one of them, here’s how to install BGMI APK on your device:

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  On your Android mobile, go ahead and open a browser such as Chrome and search for “BGMI APK download”. Alternatively, you can head over to this
  
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  Next, simply tap on the download button and the APK will begin to download.
  


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  In the meantime, you’ll need to enable the ‘Unknown source installations’ option from ‘Settings’ to be able to install the APK
  


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  Once the download is complete, tap on the APK file and hit ‘Install’
  


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  The app will begin installing and soon you’ll have BGMI installed on your Android phone
  


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  Open the game to download the additional in-game resources and sign in as an existing player or play it as a guest account.
  

FAQs

What are the system requirements for BGMI apk?

• Android phone running Android 5.1.1 or above


• At least 2GB of RAM (3GB recommended for smooth gaming experience)

How to download BGMI on iPhone?

There is no BGMI APK workaround available for iPhone users. However, what they can do is ask someone who already has the game on their device to share their Apple ID and password –> login into their phone –> open App Store –> go to Purchase item –> and download the game. However, it is not something Apple would like and sharing the Apple ID would mean you will have to let his device sync to your iTunes library and give him access to your account each time he needs to update the installed apps in this way.

BGMI ban news

BGMI is still playable on some devices (August 5th)

Despite reports suggesting otherwise, it seems BGMI is still playable in India. I was able to load up and play the game on my device without running into any server-related issues.

BGMI is no longer available to play in India (August 2nd)

BGMI has stopped working in India. The game is no longer playable in the country on devices where it is already available. It seems the company has pulled the plug off its servers following the BGMI ban in the country.

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